Electricity
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Delhi's power demand reaches all-time high level amid prolonged heatwave | DETAILS
Delhi | Jun 19, 2024, 05:21 PM ISTAccording to the real-time data of State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) Delhi, the peak power demand reached 8656 MW at 15:06:55 hrs on Wednesday. The national capital is reeling under an intense heatwave.
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How to manage your rising electricity bill and save money? Tips and tricks
Technology | Jun 09, 2024, 07:21 PM ISTWith rising heat, our electricity bills are also growing, giving extra pressure to our pockets. Here are some useful, and necessary tips to follow in order to save your power and appliance health too.
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Delhi Airport operator DIAL achieves remarkable feat by slashing power consumption by over 50 pc
Business | Jun 02, 2024, 12:54 PM ISTDIAL's energy-saving measures include the integration of green building practices, the use of energy-efficient infrastructure, and ongoing efforts to optimise consumption. Through these, DIAL has successfully brought down electricity consumption per passenger from 5.18 kWh to 2.21 kWh in 2023.
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Millions left without power as cyclone 'Remal' strikes Bangladesh's coasts, 10 killed | VIDEO
World | May 28, 2024, 09:16 AM ISTThe cyclone damaged or destroyed thousands of households, farms and river protection dams as 10 people were killed in Bangladesh. Authorities were forced to snap power lines in several parts to avoid accidents, while fallen trees in coastal areas further disrupted electricity supply.
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Centre directs gas-based power plants to be operational from May 1 to meet electricity demand
India | Apr 13, 2024, 01:20 PM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal maximum temperatures over most parts of the country during the 2024 summer.
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'Muft Bijli Yojana' to provide 300 units electricity per month; here's how you can apply
Business | Feb 14, 2024, 07:07 AM ISTThe scheme was introduced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Interim Budget 2024-25.
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Karnataka: HD Kumaraswamy booked for lighting up house using stolen electricity during Diwali 2023
Karnataka | Nov 15, 2023, 06:55 AM ISTKarnataka news: The Congress earlier taunted, “If you were so poverty stricken, then you should have applied for the Gruha Jyoti scheme. Oh, you didn't know that only one electricity meter is allowed under the Gruha Jyoti scheme whereas there are many meters in your name!”
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Online electricity bill scam: Protect yourself by following these tips
Technology | Oct 22, 2023, 02:43 PM ISTFraudsters employ deceitful tactics, masquerading as legitimate electricity departments, to send messages alleging unpaid bills and imminent disconnection. These messages are designed to sow panic, coercing individuals into making rushed payments.
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'Will lock power firms if electricity not given to farmers': Bommai warns Karnataka govt
Karnataka | Oct 11, 2023, 06:16 PM ISTEarlier in the day, Bommai had attacked the Congress government asserting that it is a 'zero-grant' administration as it has not released the grants to anyone (legislators), and claimed that the previous BJP regime did not differentiate while releasing the grants.
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Telangana govt to provide free electricity to Muslim dhobis
Telangana | Sep 21, 2023, 03:37 PM ISTAccording to an official release, the scheme is being implemented by the backward classes welfare department.
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Retail inflation declines to 6.83% in August compared to July, Industrial output rises 5.7%
Business | Sep 12, 2023, 06:13 PM ISTThe growth in IIP was broad-based, with all the three major sectors – manufacturing, mining and electricity – registering positive growth.
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Rajasthan CM seeks suggestions from over 1 crore people for Mission-2030
Rajasthan | Aug 30, 2023, 07:56 AM ISTGehlot stated that leaders should meet with stakeholders and experts in their fields and take their advice on the 'Vision-2030' document, and said that The Mission-2030 project will receive the advice of more than 10 million people.
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WATCH | Priceless reaction after 70-year-old woman's house gets electricity connection
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 27, 2023, 10:14 PM ISTGetting electricity connection to Noorjahan aunty's house literally felt like bringing light into her life. The smile on her face was immensely satisfying. Thank you, SHO Jitendra and the entire team for all the support.
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Govt to bring smart electricity transmission system | Check features
India | Mar 07, 2023, 12:22 PM ISTA task force or expert panel handed over its reports to the government paving the way for a modern and smart electricity transmission system in India.
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Pakistan hit by major power outage; Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad without electricity since morning
World | Jan 23, 2023, 10:00 AM ISTA Pakistani electricity department official said that multiple outages from different parts of the city were reported. The matter is being investigated.
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India's electricity consumption grows 14 pc in November; experts say it indicates sustained recovery
Business | Dec 01, 2022, 05:10 PM ISTAn increase in power consumption means economic activities stepped up which is a news for India.
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Provide electricity connections to 200 migrant families from Pakistan: Delhi HC directs Tata Power
India | Nov 10, 2022, 11:47 PM ISTThe Division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad passed the direction and disposed of the plea moved by a social worker.
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Electricity amendment bill attack on constitutional rights of states, says Punjab CM
India | Aug 08, 2022, 07:32 PM ISTPunjab news: CM Bhagwant Mann said this is another attempt made by the Centre to undermine the authority of the states, and categorically said the Union government should not consider the states as puppets.
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Electricity Bill: Meme fest begins on Twitter after a hike in rates
Trending | Jul 19, 2022, 03:06 PM ISTElectricity Bill: The electricity cost in Delhi has surged with a hike in power purchase agreement cost (PPAC) by 4 per cent from mid-June, reports said on 10 July.
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Punjab households to get 300 units of free electricity from today: Bhagwant Mann
India | Jul 01, 2022, 04:37 PM ISTGiving 300 units of free electricity to each household every month was one of the key promises made by the Aam Aadmi Party during the 2022 Punjab assembly polls.